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Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Four Hundred And Sixty One

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousParental eruv stance could cost children school place in strictly-Orthodox splitFalkirk Council to look at education voting rights

A Morning Thought @ 2379

Frances McMurrough

Anthony McIntyre  ⚑ She was always Granny Frances. Frances McMurroughOne of those people who enter our lives at a challenging point for a relatively short period of time but whose compassion, empathy and willingness to help others, makes such an impact that it remains in the memory vaults for the duration of our days. That was Frances whose radiance and smile shine eternal. 

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Four Hundred And Sixty

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousFrom Auschwitz to Gaza, With a Stopover in The HagueGaza hostages experience torture detailed in Health Ministry

Having A Baby? Good Luck If You Rely On A Christian "Health Care Sharing Ministry"

Friendly Atheist ✊ Faith-based "health share" companies have left many families in medical debt.Approximately 1.5 million Americans participate in Christian “Health Care Sharing Ministries,” and every so often, we hear about their horror stories. The latest one, courtesy of Aria Bendix at NBC News, is an important reminder that these HCSMs need to be regulated and held accountable before more

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Four Hundred And Fifty Nine

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousBBC's Silent Night: 'Freezing This Christmas' The Song They Don't Want You To HearFlatlining Hope As 'Rachel From Accounts' Budget

Spiritual Warfare And Dominionist Ideology

Right Wing Watch 👀 Dominionist leaders attending the youth-focused Turning Point USA AmericaFest conference in Phoenix over the weekend portrayed Donald Trump’s election as a spiritual warfare victory, and urged Christian-right activists to “occupy” more territory by building a bigger Republican majority in Congress.Peter MontgomeryThe AmericaFest speaker lineup included Trump, other MAGA

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Four Hundred And Fifty Eight

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousA California public school district may put the Ten Commandments in classroomsNSS welcomes bill to tackle unregistered

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Denis Sa Gallagher

Anthony McIntyre  ⚑ I don't think I ever addressed him as Denis in my life, other than to banter him as Denis the Menace when he hadn't the wing tea ready.Denis Sa GallagherIn the blocks he took it on himself to make sure the boiler was always ready for lock-ups and meal times so that his fellow prisoners could return to their cells with a hot drink. Many nighttime flasks were filled by